Recently, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) released its legislative scorecard for the 1st Session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature. The scorecard detailed lawmakers’ records on childre...

“Jesus healed on the Sabbath because God the Father works every day,” says Marissa, 10. “Since Jesus is his son, he works every day, too. Just think what would happen if God just took a day off!” Apar...

I still find each day too short, For all the thoughts I want to think, For all the walks I want to take, For all the books I want to read, And all the friends I want to see. I did this in embroidery, ...

This is my first venture into the world of mangos. Thank you Connie for the suggestion! Just going to say though, I am not a fan of the stone pit in the middle. It’s a rather large part of the fruit a...

Kathi Appelt, American author of more than 40 children and young adult books, was born July 6, 1954 in Fayetteville, N.C. Her father was in the Army. The family lived for a short time in North Carolin...

Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – yo...

With the conclusion of the 2021 legislative session, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) moves into the preparatory work for 2022. Many of our major projects occur over the next few month...

Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head, fallin’ on my head, fallin’ on my head! And, they just keep fallin’ on my head! Should we start building an ark? How will we ever find two animals of every kind? Are...

This Sunday is July 4. Since Independence Day seldom falls on a Sunday, next weekend provides a good opportunity for the American church to give thanks for the exceptional blessings God has bestowed o...

“This story is a good reminder that God has no limits,” says Talia, 12. “The nobleman’s son was far away, but God is not limited by human constraints and healed the boy. God can do what he wants to an...

Peach PassionPeaches are a favorite in my family. They are Mom’s favorite. Dad likes them, but not as much as his pears. They are Skip’s favorite and Adrian likes them as well. Me, not so much, but I ...

If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. But if you have any assets, any familial connections, any interest in supporting charitable groups – ...

Dear Editor, I left Henryetta in 1959. My mother and father lived there until they passsed. It is greeat that you have taken on the continuation with local news. Thank you. The old caretaker’s house a...

How high is the water, Mama? Two feet high and rising! How high is the water, Mama? Belly-deep to a giraffe! How high is the grass, Mama? Half way to my knees! These two old ladies were sitting on the...

“In some places without freedom, girls aren’t allowed to go to school,” says Haley, age 8. “The only people I can think of who would like that are the boys! Boys in our class torture us!” One time I a...

American illustrator and author of children’s books, Chris Van Allsburg was born June 18, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Growing up his grandfather owned East End Creamery. Eventually his father and thre...

If you’re a dad, you may be in line to get some nice gifts on Father’s Day. But your greatest gift may be your ability to help your children. One way of doing that is to get them started in the world ...

One never knows when they will be put in a spot to make a difference in the world. Far too many people make decisions out of convenience or by choice with the conclusion of not wanting to be involved....

As I was drifting off to sleep last night, I thought if I wake up to another dark and dreary and rainy day, I just might shoot myself! And then, I woke up to a really dark and dismal day! And, rain mo...

“They knew Jesus when he was a kid. They just said, ‘Hi Jesus,’ but they didn’t know he was God,” says Stacey, 6. It’s hard to talk with people who have known you for a long time, especially about spi...